Last Week

South Boston Fire Fighters were put to work on two working fires last week. The first was Sunday night the 16 about 9:30. Initial dispatch was for a burglar alarm and upon arrival of a State Trooper, Fire Dept was added. Upon arrival Smoke was seen and Station 7 was alerted for water. Interior attack found a room off with moderate fire damage. A hot water heater was at fault, and heavy water damage was done to the whole house from the water heater.

This past Sunday South Boston Fire was called for 2nd due assistance for a structure fire in Cluster Springs first due. Smoke and fire was noted upon arrival and an aggressive interior attack was iniated. With fire in the whole attic space of a modular home, it took fire fighters from Cluster Springs, South Boston, and Virgilina Fire Depts. approx. 3 hours to fully extinguish the fire.

Picture courtesy of Gazette Virginian